Risk management in military mobile communications

Abstract

Military Communication Systems (MCS) are a key element of Command and Control. MCS provide data transmission for Combat Information Systems. Situation awareness would be impossible without its proper functioning. The battle usage of MCS requires new planning and control approaches. Risk Management is a new approach which improves the timeliness and resilience of MCS. Risk Management is aimed at new ways of planning and managing business continuity during a combat deployment. Risk Mapping tools improve the planning process. Risk Management ensures business continuity management during a combat deployment. Risk Analysis and Risk Assessment are the most important points of this approach. A number of methods are suitable for Risk Analysis purposes. The FMEA method is a suitable method for Risk Management in MCS battle-usage. This article analyzes the Risk Management options to improve the resilience and timeliness of Military Mobile Communications. © 2015, North Atlantic University Union. All rights reserved.